Designing a Pilot Project

Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2

Conducting the pilot is the last major step before deployment of the Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003 operating system. During the pilot, your release management team tests your design in a controlled environment in which users perform their normal business tasks using the new features. This demonstrates that the design works in the production environment as expected and that it meets the organization’s business requirements.

In This Chapter

Overview of Designing a Pilot Project

Creating a Pilot Plan

Preparing for the Pilot

Deploying and Testing the Pilot

Evaluating the Pilot

Preparing for Production Deployment

Additional Resources for Designing a Pilot Project